THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1328, 4 January 1912, Page 6

THE TURF.

ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT. If.R. (Palmerston North).—During the Christmas and New Year season previous to the legalising of Ihe. bookmaker. Iho total amount invented on the tolalisJiior lor the l)nmiuinn ta,s per the Turf Register) was 'XJ3'i,W 10s, NORTH OTAGO SUMMER MEETING. (By TelccraDh— Press Association.) Oamaru, .lan'uary 3. , The North Olago .lockey Club's summer meeting ■ was commenced to-day in line weather."' The rour.-.e had dried considerably after ye.-terday's heavy rains. The film of .£O7(;C was put Ihrough the lotalisalor compared with ■CUV-'i at the spring meeting of the previous year. The following are Hie results:— SUMMER HURDLE HANDICAP, of 85 sovs. (Ino milo and a half.—Master Paul, list, filb., I; .lack Ashore, lOst. 111b. 2.. Also started: Bay Lupin, lOst. ■Hb.; Optimeform, Cist. Optimeform ran into a fence and Bay Lupin unseated his rider. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min. MAIDEN PLAT]-:, of .TO sovs. Weight, Sst. Kill). -Pour furlongs.—Foil, 1; Pougasse. 2; Cresset, 3. Also started:.Oxonian, llesione, Icicrose, Aranea, Corrie. Won by a. length. Time, 51? cc. : PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. One mile.—Stepmeter, 1; The Cornet, 2; True Knight. 3. Also started: Kose Noble, Oiyoi, Medallist, Fisticuff, Gold Coin, Eaglestone. Oratnra. Won by two lengths and a half. Time,, lmin. ■lt'2- r isep. JUVENILE HANDICAP, or 100 sovs. Pour furlongs—May Dalrvmple, 7st. 01b., 1; Peg, 7st. 41b., 2; Shona Mav. 7st. 41b., 3. Also started: Baritone, 7st.'7lb. Won by three lengths. Time, 50 l-.">sco.

LADIES' BRACELET, of 50 sovs. One mile-and a half.—Don Rubvl,-lOst. 131b., 1; Kingsbury, lOst. 121b., 2;'Vanada, lOst. 71b., 3. Also started: Bav Lupin, list, till).; White Plag, :]ost. 131b.: Black and Brown, lOst. 71b. . Won by two lengths. rinie,.2min. 20 2-osec.

FLYING HANDICAP, of'lso sovs. Six furlongs-.-My Lawyer, Oat., I; Clanmcua, Bsf. .'lib., 2; Contcndent, Bst., 3. Also started: Penates, flsl.; Crosbie, Gst. 101b. . AVou by two lengths. Time, lmin. 10 l-ssec.

ALDERSEYDE HANDICAP; of 75 sovs. ■live fu.i-lonffs.—Safety Tin, Bst. 21b.. 1; AA nidward,. Sst. 71b.. 2; Hesionc, fist. 71b., 3. Also started: John Bunyaii, %t 71b.; Alvoidine.-flst. 51b.; Pleasure Bent, 7st. 111b.; Gyrta',.7st.lllb.;Thrax, 7st. AYon by tour lengths. Time, lmin. 3 1-5-ec

CLIFTON AVELTER, of SO sovs. Seven furloiigs.-Alerry Lass, Sst. 31b.. 1; San Severo. 'Bst., 2.; Adage, Sst.. 3. Also started: Troon Sst 41b..- Hiss Advance, U. 21b; N:ghtlight 7st. 101b. AVon easily by four lengths. Time, lmin. J2sce. ACCEPTANCES''FOR SECOND DAY. IBj TelccTaiih.-Preij AtsoeiatlOß.i '„„" ,■.'; . Oamaru, January 3. l.lic following are the acceptances for tfle second davs racing— KKNIWIE"HURDLES. One mile and thvee^iiarters.—Master Paul, list. 13lli ■ HV. lsm iF mt 51b.';--Jack Ashore, 9st. "b-jjßay Lupin-, 9st. 131b.; Don Eubyl, HANDICAP. One mile.My Lawyer, (Ist.; Oiyoi, Sst. 101b.; Medallist, Bst. alb.; Tile Cornet, Sst. 511).; Fiiti- ?!!?■■, '■&■- 7 !>;' -'f> fe ■Knight, .7st. 71b.; tiold Coin,. ,st..ilb.; Englestone, Tat. .41b.: Oivitava, list. 01b. fIELEIELD AVELTER. Seven furlongs. r-.Tohn.Bjiiiynn, llsL 91b.; Troan, lOst. 1 lb.; Nigh flight, 9<f. ftlb.; Grvta, list. bib.;, Cresset, list.. Sib. j Thrax, 9st. 311).; iV^ b K"> *?'■■'i?}I*'-'1 *'-' Corrie, 101b.; x-i-nfe- ,lb ' : v <«">'*a. Bst. 71b. M :Rsm\ HANDICAP. Eon,- frirlon'rs. -Poppjii,.BsL ,131b.; May Dalrytnpie, BVt. 9 b.; Shoila -May, 7st. 21b.; Baritone, 7st. 21b.; Nyx. 7st.

. JVAmjvJ,,HANDICAP..Five furlongs. r? Iy ,^ awy ?r' ?st. 131L>.; Pilgrim's AVav, Brt " I H£ ont T enil, ; nt '- Bbt - 31b.:-Expan-sion, .Sst.. alb.;-Land Rose, Tit. 131b.: .San Seycrq.i-.7st. 131b.; Clanmcna, 7st. lllb.j Miss .Advance, list. Tib. WINDSOR --HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—John Bunvan, 9st. lib • Safetv Pin. 9st. 21b ; Pleasure Bent, 7st. 121b'; AYindward 7sL lllb.j Foil. 7>t. 101b. Grand-Medallion, T.st. 71b.; l-ou"a«o IM 13b.;HelleGray, list. 121b.; He^'ono/(ist! n ).; Orange Lily, list; Tib.; Icclma,'6st. ilb.; Aran'ea, list. 71b.

PARKSIDE AVELTER. Six furlonirsFfaticfiff. 9st. IMb.; Merry <Z ° 41b • San Severo, 9st. 21b.; Crosb'ic, Bst.-81b. Adage.-.Bst. 21b.; Miss Advance, Sst. 1 lb.Kiniona, 7st. 91b.; Red, -White' and Blue 751.-ilb. .

u-• l K ,L O t hT '}b E *- Vour . furloißs.Woi g ht,.Bst.-Allo. Oxonian, Icelma, VanM a ! m-' ISSO ' i ra ."e». Brllo Grand, Grand Medallion, Hesionc, I'ougasse, 'I'llrax Come, Shorn May, Orange Lily, Nyx. SOUTHLAND RACING CLUB'S MEETING. SECOND DAY. (By Telegraph-Press Association.) ■"" • - . -Inyercargili, Januarv 3. The weather was fine but.overea'st for (lie second day of tho.Southland Racing Uubs.meeting. Tho sum of X' 10,047 was handled by the totalisator, against ,£6172 last year, making -£21,104 tor the two days, against X 12,411 last year. The meeting was so successful that the club fe*l justified in very largely increasing the stakes at the next New Year's meeting. The following are the results:SUMMER .HANDICAP, of SO sovs. Sevan furlongs—Daringdale, (Ist. 51b., 1; Peerless, 7st. 101b.,.2; Abp, Bst. 71b., 3. Also started: Summertime, Knastikoff. Won by four lengths. Time,' lmin. 31 3-.-) sec. ; KOSLYN TROT,"of 100 sovs. One mile and a half—Midge, 15sec. 1: S.M., 11 see., 2; Richmond. Grove, .3. Alio stnrtcd: Happy Lad, Sexton, Pe'arlwobd, .Survived, Country Belle, The Dairvmaid, Top Note. Ladyiuaid, Eory, LoUghb'o'vV Stirling King, Khapdale, liegi.ua, Belle. Won by, two lengths. Time, 3min. 55sec.

: SOUTHLAND "HANDICAP, of 165 sovs: Olio mile.—Soldier's Chorus, 9st. 121b.,'1; Directoire, 7st. "51b., 2: Waiju. Bst. 101b., 3.- Also started: Sea.King. Won easily by four lengths! Time, lmin. 42sec.

GLADSTONE HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Queen's Prize, Bst., 1; Atfreda, Ssr. 31b.. 2; Obolus, flst. 121b., 3. Also started: Warsaw. Routine, Seek Ashore, Auehmor, Comedy Queen. Won:by. a .length and a half. Time, 2 ihin. 12 l-ssee.

: SHORTS HANDICAP, of 85 sovs. -Five furlongs.—Gapon, Sst., 1; Lupulite, Ost. 21b., .2; 'Grafton Laddie, Bst., 3. Also started: Goldsail, Tail, Palette. Time, lmin.. 2sec.

; ELECTRIC .TROT, of -SO sovs. One hiile.—Chatterbox, 13sec. 1; Myrtle iPa.lnr, 9sec.,' 2; Sweet Child, lOsec, :!. Also, started:Chuekler, Gold Guard, Inuqcent, Olive Child, Pasha, Roan Queen, Sexton. Nora Burley. Dummy. Castout, Olingschild. -Duncan MacGregor. , ' Won by'a length and a half. Time, 2roin. :iosec. = ■'■■' ■ CLIFTON WELTER, of SO sove. ■ Six .furlongs.—Kohinoor, lOst. lib., 1; Puregold. Sst. 81b., .2; King Torrent, Sst. 01b.. 3. Also .started; Lady Margaret. Won with' something in hand by half a length. Time, lmin. 16- 2-ssec. ! FINAL HANDICAP, of 110 soys. One mile— Palisade, 7st. 71b., 1; Parable, 3st. 61b.,-2;Feodore, Sst. -lib., 3. Also started: Swimming' Belt Eous. Wou by live leng'ths. Tim«, lmin. 43 4-sscc. WESTLAND RACING CUUB, (Hi TeleeraDh.—Press Association.! Hokitika, January 3. Westland Racing Club's handicaps, first day:— ~ STAFFORD HANDICAP. Seven fur■longs.—Outlunder, 9st. Gib.; Shannon Lass, Bst. 81b.; Ito, Sst. 81b.; Inchbonnie, Sst. 8lb.; Gasoline, Bst. Clb.; Uproar, 7st. Ulb.; Redwing, Ist. 71b. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Sii furlongs and a half.—Waipunui, 10st. 131b.; Shannon Lass, 9st. lib.; North Pole, i 9M-:; Ito, 9st.; Toanga, Bst. 91b.; Miss I (iift, • Sst. 61b.; Waiwareware, Bst. 61b.; Obligate, Bst. 21b.; First View, Bst. STKWAKDS' HANDICAP, l'ivc furlongs and a half.—Merchantman, 9st. 01b.: Kilts Sst. 121b.; Featherstonc, Sst. 71h.; Gasoline, Sst.-nib.; Toangn. Bst. 21b.; Obligate, Sst.; Perm. 7st. 121b.: Kcdwing, 7?l. "lb;; liidy'Shannon, 7st. Klb.; Vcnu«. 7sl: 71b. FLYING HANDICAP. Five furlongsUurik, lo<t.; Merchantman. 0.4. !i|'b,; Sst. 121b.j Inchbonnie, Sst, Sib,;

Fealherstonc. Sst. "Hi.;Ga>olino, Sst. Gll>.; 7>-t. 711).; Ladv Shannon, Sst. 711).; Vcnu.s 7=l. 71b.: Ladv Shannon. 7st. 711).

WESTLAN.D HANDICAP. Uno mile.Curator. 10-t. 111).; AYnipunui. JOht. 111).; <>iitlniider. <M. 21b.: (.lilt Edge, Bst. CM).; KilU, 84.; Sliiinnon J-iss. Sst.; North Polo, S-r.;-. 1U), Sst.; rcnthorstonc, 7>t. 121b.; Toanga, 7st. 101b.: Miss Gift, 7sl. (ill).; Wnhvarcuare. 7sl. Clb.; Uproar, 7st. Jlbl; First View, 7.4. trotting events. Following are liandieaps for trotting events :— .DASH HANDICAP TROT. One inile.Roosevell, wr.: Ray Palche.n. 2sec; Motor, Usee.: Ciniid Whimpers, ;i>ec.: Miss Beaky, Usee.; Suddilc, Usee; Nil Pespor-' andum. 13scc.: Signorcttn, Ul.-oc; Kiinlapit, Msec: Slormless. Msec; Old Fred. Usee.: Malabar, Msec; Tlisa, I.Vcc; louder- Hill, 15s?c; Comrade, I.Vre.; Tcrisenn, Kiscc.;Serjeant llavelock, 20sce.; Chips. 20ser.; Karlv Rose. 2lscc; Discovery IT, 21see.': The Boss. 225c0.; Virtorv, 22sec.;. Muscatel, 23sec.'; Lord Roth-child, Usee. ; Childless. 2550 c.: Rothwcod, 2(jsec.; Truce, 2lisec.; Cobdonitr. 26;er.; Royal Prince, 2Ssec; Eingarooma, 28.-ec; Vivetle, 3lsec. KANIHRI TROT. One mile and a half. —Lignite, scr.; Andante, Isec; Nil Dcsperundiim, ilsec: Ruatapu, 10:-ee.; Comrade, I2sec.: Lander Hill, 12soc; Sergeant IJavcloek, IMsec.; Paranui, lftsec: Chip?, ltlsec: Discovery IT, 21« c.; The Boss, 22>ec; Muscatel,- 21sec.; Uunollio, 2)sec.; Maimot., 2lsec.; The Searcher, 25sec; l.'niiikuri. 2foec.; Lord Rothschild, 2Bs.ee.; Childless, 27;0c; AYildley, 27sec.; Rothwcod, 28sec; Draughtsman, Msec; Ladv Nut, 31sec; Old Ginger, Msec.

FOXTON R.C. NOMINATIONS. (By Telccraph.—SDecial Correspondent.) Foxton, January 3. Following are tho nominations received for the poxton Pacing Club's annual nueting, to be held on January 20 ami FIRST DAY. Flit ST HURDLES. One mile and a half.—Brilliancy, Sleacombe, Allure, Attention, Strathmoira, Sea AVind, Seaman, Pond .Memory; Canadian. Septimus, Highden, Captain, Matapouri, Chase Mab, Eiya. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Lord Palmer, Florence Nightingale, Arauner,' Fashion Plate. East Wind, Overheard, -Mimosa, Easy,- Moutoa Girl. Pnrewanui. Alonologue, Lady Piiiby, Aurora, Puketotara, Kororo, Tnrave, .Miss Alb, Waitoto. POXTON CUP. One mile and a quarter.—Coromandel, Kauroa, Queen of Scots, Julian, llauparaha, Jlere Here, Matlow, Vi, Brown Trout, Flingot, Sir Antrim, Midian. AWAHOU HANDICAP. One inilc.Muleteer, Dusky Sound. Merrie Emerald, Waiptitere, Matlow, Petreat, Stevens, I.evata, Miss Alb, Bav Paul, Rangimaru. FLYING HANDICAP. Six I'urlongs.Kohinoor, Winning Post, Thetis, Hermia, Lady Moutoa, •Te Kahuraugi, Gladiole. Waipaku, Blue Lake, Overtime. DASH HANDICAP. Pour furlongs.— Muleteer, Alma Tiose, Kina, Elkmaid, Silverhbpc, Invicta, Eminent, Waipohu, Epw'orth, The Dive>. Enterprise, Easy, Adela, Lady Ruby, Seaweed, Tnrave, St. Helena, Ineuru, Asteruown. HERRIN.GTON WELTER. Seven furlonsts— .Marton, Kohinoor, Queen of Scots, Afterthought, Winning Post, Con the Shiuighfaun, Mere Separator, Sir Antrim, Lady Laddo, Ainbrosian, Sealondale, Overtime. . SECOND DAY. SECOND. HURDLES. One mile and a half.—Brilliancy, ' Attention, Allure, Strathmoira,. Sea AVind, Seaman, Fond Memory, Overheard, Canadian, Septimus, Highden, Captain, Matapouri, Stevens, Chase Mab, Eiya. . TELEPHONE HANDICAP. Five furRo.se,. Millbanks, Kina, Elkmaid, Miss Roberts, Silverhop-e. Invicta, Avi'iunce, Eminent, Lord Renown, Septimus, Epwoith, The Diver, Thetis, Seaweed, Easy,. Momoa Girl. Adelu, Guodfoiin, \nkuatii.-Throve, Governmeht, Rejoic«, Ineuru, Ohinee. •

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. One mile and a. distance.—Coromandel, Kaurba, Kohinoor, Queen of Scots, Julian, Rauparalni, Mere .Mere, Matlow, Vi,. Brown Trout, Flingot, Sir Antrim, Ambrosiaii, Midian, Seatondale, Waipaku, Carnarvon.

WELTER' HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Muleteer, Dusky Sound, Merrie Emerald, Sunrose, Lord Palmer, Florence Nightingale, Fashion Plate, East AVind, AYaipu.terc, Overheard, Canadian, Mallow, Stockade, Retreat, Ptiketota'ra, Leonta. Seaweed, St. Helena, Chase Mab, Captain, Miss Alb, AVaitolo, Bay Paul, Raiigimar.ii. .

NEAYMARKET HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Kohinoor, Afterthought, Asealon, To .Kahu'rangi. Gladiofe, Lady Moutoa, Waiouru, Hinekorangi, Blue I^ake.

JANUARY HANDICAP. Six furlong. —Silyerhope, (Jhely.s • Lord -Palmer, A van nee. Fashion Plate, Bonnie Boy, East Wind, Mimosa, Parowamii, Monologue. Liidy Ruby, Aiironi, Kbroro, Throve,. Miss Alb, lied Lino, Aslernown, An- Revoir. MOUTOA WELTER. Seven furlongs. —Coromaudel,* Marton, Kohinoor, Queen of Scots, Julian, Strathmoira, Afterthought,.' Winning Post, Con the Rhaiighrauii, Mere Mere, Thetis, Mallow, Marton, Separator, Lady Luddu, Stevens, Miss Alb, Overtime. A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. NEW ZEALAND NOMINATIONS. By Teleerauh—Press Association-Copyright Sydney, January 3. In connection with the A.J.C. Autumn meeting, the nominations fori the. Don : caster Handicap total 110, including Lady Medallist, Mary,Seaton, • .Chief Lochiei, Sharpshooter, and Wild West. Tor the Sydney Cup there are 80 nominations, including Lady Medallist, Maxwell, Vice-Admiral, and Miss Mischief. VICEROY'S CUP. AGAIN WON BY MAYFOWL. Melbourne, files state that Mr. W. Glasscock, of Kirk's Bazaar, .Melbourne, received a cablegram from' Calcutta announcing the. result of the Viceroy's, Cup, run on Wednesday, December 27, as follows:— VICEROY'S CUP, a cup valued at ,£IOO, presented by His Excellency the. Viceroy, and 30,000 rupees; second horse, 7000 rupees; third, 3000 rupees. Weight for age. One milo and threequarters. Mr. A. A. Apcar's b. Eng. g. Mayfowl, by Wildflower—Maybcrrv, Gyrs .". I 1 Mr. M. Goculdas's br. Eng. g. Last Call, by The Victory—Coo-re," 4yrs. 2 Mr. A. A. Apcar's br. Aus. g. Vavasor, by Graf lon—Waihine, Gyrs 3

CAMBRIA PARK STUD CO. DISPERSAL SALE.. . (By: Telegraph—Press Association,) Auckland, January ,1. The.dispersal sale of the'Gtmbrin'Piirk Stud' Company look place at Papatuetoe to-day. There was a large attendance of sportsmen • at the ringside. The total amount realised for 36 lots was 26i0 guineas, aiade' up as follows-.—Yearlings,. 710 guineas; brood marcs and foals, 1555 guineas: filly in Iraining. 175' guineas; stallions, 200 guinea*. • following are details;- * YEAKLLNGS. Ch. f.. by Obligado—Cyvcuaicn, Mr, G. D. Greeunood, Jogns. B. f. bv Obligado—C'yrcnse, Dr. Bennett, 20gns. ' ' B. f., by Obligado-Lady.Alys, Mr. H. D. Dclatour. Hgns. B. c, by Obligado—Gladys May (not offered owing to injury).' Ch. c.,- by Obligado—Sweet Alice, Mr. R. Cleland, 25gns. Ch. c, by Obligado—Cadence, Mr. E. Slice Evelyn, 30gns. B. c., by Stcpniak-Thc Dell, Dr. Bennett, OOgns. Ch. f., by Stepniak-Crecy, Mr J. Patterson, IGOgns. B. f., by Stepniak-Peace, Mr. T. H. Lowry, 180gns. B. c, by Hierarch—To Huianga, Dr. Bennett, SOgns. B. c, by Hierarch—Gwenaid, Mosdanios Toss and Stewart, GSgus. B. I'., bv Hierarch—Agatha, Mr. W. Curtis, ■lOgiif. Total for 11 lots sold, 710gns. Average per lot, 111 O.'ll guineas. FILLY IN TRAINING. Ch.. f„ Tact, by (Ibligiido-Tiln, Mr. A. \V. Gordon, 1 7."ikii~. kroou,m.m:i-;s and foals. Ch, m. Cyreuaka, by Cjrenian-Ana-

dyomene, with colt foal bv Obligado, Dr, Bennett, lOOgns.

B. in. Crecy, bv. Hotchkiss—Crescent,'with lilly foal bv Obligado, Mr. Haekett, tiSgns.,'

Ch. in. Tmirnniucnf. bv Sir Lancelot— Mnluri, with lilly foal by Obligado, Mt. G. 1). Greenwood, lGsgns. H. in. Miss Annie, bv Sealon Delaval— Pirst L-JV(\. Mr. I-;. W.' Alison, lOOgns:' Bi'. in. JVace. bv The Officer—Content, ivilh lilly foal bv' JTierarch, Mr. Donald A. .M'J.eod. lOdgns. Br. in. (.'yiensp. by' Cyrenian—Lady Agnes, served by Obligado,' Dr. Bennett, 2")gns. ...Ur. in. Lady Alvs, by Kton-I.ady Agnes, served by Obligado, Dr. Bennett. Agnes, served by Hierarch, Mr. H. J!. Mackenzie. 2llgns.

13. m. Ivitirua, l>v Cvrcnian—Hiiiemua, served by Obligado,'Mr. G. D.Grecnwoinl, PiOgns. B. in. Golden Rose, bv St. Lcgcr— Bungle, ivilh colt foal by 'Obligado. and served by Hierarch, .Mt.' E.V W. Alison, 27(lgns. Br. m. The Dell, by The Officer—Faun, served by Hierarch, Dr. Bennett, 25pns. Br. in. Gwonaid, by Brigadier—Gwendoline, served- by Hierarch, .Mr. J. D. Kemp, Signs. Br. in. Telrazzini, bv Soull—Miss Annie, served by Obligado, Mr. G. D. Greenwood, 17flghs. B. ra. All's Well, bv Holehkiss-Miss Annie, served by Obligado, Mi-. T. H. Lowry, 45gns. B. m. Eiectruni, bv Sealon Dclaval— Electra.. served by Obligado, Mr. H.R. Mackenzie, KJOgns. STALLIONS. Ch.."li. Obligado (1895), bv Orvilleriirt, Mr. J. Gathers, Hughs. B. h. Hierarch (1904). bv Cvrenian— Miss Annie, .Mr. A. .luliun, 90. GREY TROTTING CLUB.' IBr TelccraDh— Press ASEceia.tlon.l Greymouth, January 2.' The summer meeting of the Grey Trotting Club was held to-day''.in threatening weather. The track was heavy owing to the rain of overnight. The attendance was a record. Tho sum of .£7-173 passed through tho totalisatoT. The '.following are the results:— AYESTLAND HANDICAP- (harness). Two miles.—Stormless, 24see., 1;-Bohem-ian.: 2(>sec., 2; Georgio- G., '20scc.,' :l. Scratched:- Denniohazer. Princess Bell, Childless,' Searcher. Time, smiu. ..-12 l-ssec. ..-.-■ .... SUMMER HANDICAP (saddle). - Twd miles—Fiction, 2Gsec, 1; Lady Wallace, ICsec, 2;-Gotdseekt'i'. :!Bsec; S, Scratched: Muscatel, Umulturi, Wild Cry, Miss Wildwood, l'uriri, Piracy, Blacksaud. Time, ainih. 33sec.

AVIATION HANDICAP (harness). One mile—Lady Marian. 13sec.', 1; Yellow Ribbon. 13sec, 2; Beach Boy, Msec, 3. Scratched: Old Fred, Stormless, Malabar, First Child, Lucky Chance, Foxchild. Time, 2min. 12 4-ssec. LADIIIS* BRACELET (saddle). One mile and a half—Early Rose, 19sec., 1; The Boss, 10scc, 2; Muscatel, 12sec., 3. Scratched: Little John, Teresima. Time, triiiu. 2Hsec. MAW HERA HANDICAP (harness). One mile and a half.—Miss AVallace, 17sec. 1; Lady Bella, 2; Foxchild, Usee., 3. Scratched: Blacksand. Time, 3min. Slisec. CYCLONE HANDICAP (harness). One mile—Bohemian, 13sec., 1; Turtle Dove, lascc, 2; Royal Princess, 17sec, 3. Scratched: Red Ruth, Galician. Time, 2min. 48 2-ssec. GREY VALLEY HANDICAP (saddle). Two inilc&—Lord Hcathcoto, scr;, 1; Lignite, ssee., 2;. Motor,."sec., 3. All started. Time, ninin. 3sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (saddle): One mile—The Scout. ITsec.. 1; Beach Boy, 17see., 2; Miss Ella, 17sec., 3.-Tiii'ie, 2min. 31-seo. ■■•'-.• Greymouth, January 3. The .midsummer meeting of the* Grey Trotting Club concluded to-day, in most unfavourable weather, the course being heavy. The totalisator investments for the.day amounted to .£7577, • this making a total of .£15,050 for the meeting. Results:—

COUNTY.HANDICAP. Two miles.— Che Searcher, 1; Whispering Lad, 2; A ldins, ,3. Scratched: Bushranger and Diction, lime, smin. 12 3-ssec. TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP. One nule.-bignoretta 1; Bisa, 2; Roosevelt, •I. Scratched: Flaminso, AVon by a length.. Time, 2miu.. 12 .l-ssesc. . ' HURRICANE HANDICAP.- One mile and a nunrter-Foxchild, 1; Lady Bella 2; Adrian Hope 3. Scratched: Aihingle. Won by a head. Time,. 3nn'n. 10ses C l'A ,J AROA HANDICAP.-Manola. 1; AA lid Palm, 2; Bay Patchen, 3. Time Sunn. 51 2-ssec, GREY TRO'JTtNG CLUB HANDICAP. Two. miles—Diction, 1; Midias, 2; Foxchild, 3. Scratched: Wild Palin. Time oniin. 22 4-s*ec. ■ HANDICAP. One mile aiul a hall-Rualapu 1; Garrett, 2; Lord Rothschild, 3 Scratched: The. Searcher lactolus, and AY'cstlnnd. Tiine, 4min. AVHIRLWIND H.ANDICAP.-Bay Patclicn, 1; Roosevelt, 2; Ladv M., 3. Time 2min. oOseo. -"■».., 1 B HANDTCAP.-AVild Palm, 1; Chidstoue, 2; Nil Desoerandum, 3 lime, .lmin. 5 3-Ssec. " NOTES AND COMMENTS. [By Giencoe.J There will be no racing in the North Island until the AYellingtou Racing uubs fixture.commences on January i The.local horseman, R. Hatch, returneel from Auckland, yesterday. .'. h y. s f o'' M'o first day's events at Hie Wellington Cup meeting are duo tomorrow. - AYhen the New Zealand-bred Gunboat won the Hopcloun Cup at Caulffeld on "PW S ,P"-V' !\° ra " in " 10 nomination ot Mr. E. A. Connolly. ' R. J. Mason will bring his team back from Auckland this evening. . Sir Geo. Clifford, president of the New Zoalaiid. Bacing Conference, arrived from Auckland; last night, and went south bv the.Maori. . . ■

; The,sales of tho .young. r two-year-olds in tho.Argentine arc noiv nni&hed; and the result" is really- prodigious (savs the Special Commissioner' of the 'London "fcjiortsman. ). Five hundred and thirty-nine lots were sold for JJ424.711 or thereabouts, as calculated by the current rate of exchange. This means that the averago price for all these 539 youngsters was .8788. Mr. Getting writes me frohi Buenos Ayres asking if such an average for'so many lots has ever been obtained in any other part of the world. It certainly never has, -and, indeed it lias never been approached. The pace which the Argentine buyers are going seems to be almost too fast to last, and ono cannot but think that there will come, an awakening from this 'golden dream,-for there is no possibility of getting roiuid on such a vast outlay'bv mere racing. Bigger stakes are to lw won in England or Tra-noe than in tho Argentine, but no one in Europe dream's of piling up the prices for yearlings in such 'an astounding- fashion. There is this to besaid, that more can be won with moderate animals on Palermo Racecourse than can bo do'no here, for there are no races under the B.A. Jockey Club rules of less valuo than 300 sovs., whereas our minimum is 100-sovs-. Thus, although there are not,.so. many .really, big stakes, there is an excellent chance to make even the most • moderate horses pay expenses.' '■ The Marton meeting was the most successful in the history of tne'club. About .£loo.was;taken at.tho. gates on ,tho first day, or nearly double the amount taken on any previous day. The club intends to make several improvements, which will include a totalisator of the latest make, and an extension of the grandstand and lawn accommodation. The amount, to be spent on these works will depend upon the success which is attained by the R-angitikei Racing Club in its protest against the emasculation of its meetings, but it would appear from its splendid locale that the Marton Club would bo on very safe ground iii proceeding lo very full lengths with its proposed improvements. Tho club financially is one of the strongest in the island, and its meetings are always practically certain of big attendances.

One hundred and twenty-three races have been won in England during tho present, soa.-on bv 72 American-bred horses. ,L.li« tot.nl ,-nluo being :il,nnt sovs.. 11. Cutis will, bring his loam from Auckland lo A\Ya|Mini Ihis week, and will remain there for about ten days before' coming on to Ti-cntliuin. Counterfeit is said to be a doubtful starter in the Wellington Citf>. Master-

pirce- will more likely carry Sir fieorgo Clifford's colour.-, in llio event lianicil. ■ .

At a nice Hireling. in T'aronaki recently a banker drew n dividend. .He. left llio. iiiuL-hiiic,. iiiul wijiked some; distance nway willi (he notes in liis- hand, bomemie warned him to" bc:earcful on account of Iho number of-spielers' about. Ik' sis ill that he was-all right,- and knew now to look, after bis money, but" later ill-the day ho admitled that iaiiicone Jiiiil "gone through"'iiim lor the dividend — -NoWS. ■

On naner, dm Telegraph Handicap- at the Mutton meeting on Tiiesdav looked a good' Hung for Mon Ami. who was meeting Project il,', cn ]11|j. better terms'(ban on ho first day, «-|, o n she suffered dolWit by ball a. head. Mon Aniiwus favourite, but she did not get''.-way very well,- and She ran disappointingly. Mr. A; I'; Douglas was the principal winning owner .it the Jlnwke's Bav Jockey Club's meeting, ! Train arrangements for brincing horses home from I ho Auckland Cup meeting fire causing, trainers tome aunuvurice." It-is stated that several, wbo were taken ■ 'in Auckland per cxprew. trains," will have to eomo home by flic Slow trains. It teems as .if satisfaction in'this.connection will never 1)9 gained unless owners form an association. Then, in the case 'of big meetings, llioy' may achiove'tho same arrangement as in other parts of tho world —a special'-honso train. FIXTURES.. Jan. 4 and s—Westla'ndßX. Midsummer. Jan. 20 and 22—Foxtou R:C. Annual. Jan. 20, 22, and 2i—.Wellington R.C. Summer. Feb. 1 and 2—Gisborne R.C. Summer. Feb. land 3—Canterbury* J.C. Summer.